At the end of a coaching session, a client once said, “I just want you to tell me what I should be doing so I can go do that.” She was half-joking and half-serious, and I know from experience that we needed to explore her statement further to determine...

As with most professions, I learn as much from my career transition clients as they learn from working with me. Looking back over 2016, I decided to compile a list of the more surprising lessons my clients have taught me about career transition. If you’re...